Best 8 Pacific Crab Puffs Recipes

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Pacific crab puffs are a delightful and delicious seafood dish that originated from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. These crispy and flavorful puffs are made with a combination of fresh crab meat, creamy cheese, a blend of vegetables, and a hint of spices, all wrapped in a golden brown pastry shell. Whether you're looking for an elegant appetizer to serve at a party or a satisfying meal to enjoy with your family, Pacific crab puffs are sure to impress your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB PUFFS



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If you're looking for a scrumptious way to get a party started, bring out a tray of these cheesy crab puffs. They bake up golden brown and taste wonderful right out of the oven. Try serving them with soup instead of bread or crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, mustard, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Stir in the cheese and crab., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 23-26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRAB PUFFS



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These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!

Provided by TISHNERIC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart oil for deep frying
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  • Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  • In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

KING CRAB PUFFS



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"My Mom loved entertaining when I was growing up and often made this recipe for her many parties," recalls Krisann Anderson in Forest Lake, Minnesota. "It was a favorite!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crab, onions, cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; set aside. , In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. , Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in crab mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy crab and cream cheese filling for these cream puff pastries make a impressive appetizer for any occasion.

Provided by N Morski

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup salted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add flour; stir to form a ball. Remove from the heat and add eggs all at once; stir until smooth.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are a nice golden brown and hollow sounding, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sour cream, celery, onion, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth. Mix in crab.
  • Fill cooled puff pastries with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CRAB PUFFS APPETIZERS



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you can prepare these ahead and freeze just remove from freezer without defrosting and bake until crisp, great to have handy in your freezer for unexpected guests

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • in a medium bowl combine crab, cheese, onions, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard; mix well.
  • In a large saucepan combine butter and salt; bring to a boil then remove from heat, and add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball.
  • Add in eggs one at a time, beating after each.
  • Blend in crab mixture, mix well.
  • Drop by small teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet (at this point, puffs can be frozen on baking sheet).
  • Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and bake for 10 minutes more.
  • Note: unbaked puffs can be frozen on a baking sheet, and transfered to plastic freezer bags; bake WITHOUT defrosting at 375 until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 72.3, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8

CRAB PUFFS



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Fried capers and parsley cut through the richness of these mini crab puffs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 shallots)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 ounces lump crabmeat
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley plus 1/4 cup whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons large brine-packed capers, rinsed and dried, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking often, until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add crabmeat, Parmesan, minced parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne. Remove from heat, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely. (Cooled mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Shape cooled crabmeat mixture into 1-inch balls. Working with 1 ball at a time, coat in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Transfer to rack. Repeat with remaining balls. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot until it reaches 375 degrees. Working in batches, fry crab balls, turning once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.) Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer crab puffs to paper towels to drain, and immediately season with salt.
  • Reduce heat until oil reaches 350 degrees. Fry capers for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley leaves for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. (The capers and parsley may cause the hot oil to spatter when added to the pot.) Sprinkle puffs with capers and parsley. Serve warm.

DUNGENESS CRAB PUFFS



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Yield 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces Dungeness crab meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), defrosted
1 whole egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine crab, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, and onion in a medium bowl, blending well. Flatten sheets of puff pastry and lightly roll them out. Cut each of the sheets into thirds lengthwise, and then into fourths along the short side, making a total of 12 squares per sheet. Brush lightly with beaten egg and water. Put a teaspoon of filling in center of each square. Fold squares in half diagonally, and seal by pressing tines of a fork around the edges. Brush tops with more of the beaten egg mixture. Place puffs on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment (or a non-stick baking sheet) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 4 minutes or so before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PACIFIC CRAB PUFFS



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Yummy appetizers that can be made ahead, frozen and then reheated (so they're great for guests). The mustard dip is a 'must' for these puffs.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h27m

Yield 36 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups baking mix (like bisquick)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, including tops
1/2 lb crabmeat
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce (Tabasco...I use a little more)
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine mustard dip ingredients, mix well and stick in the fridge.
  • In a bowl, combine baking mix, cheese, and onions; shred crabmeat and add to cheese mixture.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, water, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce; stir this mixture into the crab mixture just until blended.
  • Pour oil into a 4-quart pan, or electric frying pan (I use the electric fry pan to keep the oil at a constant temp), to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches; heat to 375°.
  • Drop in a teaspoonful of the batter for each puff, cook about 4 at a time, turning as needed, until they're golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2-2 minutes.
  • Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain; keep warm until all are cooked then serve with mustard dip.
  • If making ahead, cool the puffs, wrap and freeze; to reheat, place the frozen puffs on a baking sheet and bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen or canned crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen or canned crab meat will do in a pinch.
  • Don't overcook the crab cakes. Crab cakes should be cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked crab cakes will be tough and dry.
  • Serve crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Crab cakes can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.
  • Experiment with different ingredients. You can add a variety of ingredients to crab cakes, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices. Get creative and see what you like best.
  • Make crab cakes ahead of time. Crab cakes can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen. This makes them a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a party appetizer, a main course, or a light lunch. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a crab cake recipe that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!

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